Explore Africa Explore Africa at MSU, 2003, is a program
designed for academically-talented high school students
who would like to become immersed in learning about
the tremendous diversity found within the continent
of Africa. This program is a cooperative venture by
the African Studies Center and the Office of Gifted
and Talented Education, at MSU.

Much of the news that is read or heard about Africa
in the press is largely negative. Explore Africa at
MSU challenges these stereotypical representations
by presenting Africa in all of its rich cultural, social,
economic and political diversity. Program cost is
$600.00. Limited financial aid, up to $550.00 is available,
based on documented need.

Students should meet the following requirements:
entering grade 10 or 11 in 2003/04 with a high
GPA in strong academic subjects have a desire to work
in an academically challenging environment are enthusiastic,
creative learners

In order to be eligible students must have the following:
an educator recommendation a student essay
and ONE or more of the following:

a transcript showing a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
a MEAP score report showing that the student meets
or exceeds state standards in either language arts
or social studies OR documentation of strong standardized
test scores (PLAN, PSAT, ACT or SAT).

These must be sent along with:
the completed and signed application a deposit
check for $50 made out to Michigan State University
The application and other application materials are
to be sent to: Michigan State University, Office of
Gifted and Talented Programs, A Division of the Honors
College, 186 Bessey Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1033.
Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2003.

For application forms and other details about this program,
please call Jenny McCampbell, Director of the Office
of Gifted and Talented Education (517) 432- 2129.
Questions about the curriculum for the program may
be directed to John Metzler, Outreach Coordinator for
the African Studies Center (517) 353-1700, or visit
the website: www.msu.edu/user/gifted.

This course focuses on the dilemmas facing industrialized
and developing nations in ending severe global inequalities
and poverty. We will explore how these dilemmas are
explained and the solutions offered to solve them.
Special attention will be given to issues of the environment,
external assistance, women, and grass-roots participation
within the context of historical legacies and contemporary
globalization. This course meets the requirements of
a senior-level capstone course for the Undergraduate
Specialization in International Development. Please
direct inquiries regarding this course to Dr. Robert
Glew, e-mail: robert.glew@ssc.msu.edu; phone: 353-4818.

agriculture, health, education, democracy and social
change in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle
East.

It includes:
the causes of underdevelopment, dependency and continuing
disparity in this era of globalization. analyses of
the increasingly private ownership and financing of
media institutions to understand the nature of development-support
they might realistically provide.

The content and format of particular media programs
Student papers on media applications in their areas/regions
of interest.

PHL 491: The goal of this course is to examine critically
the underlying ethical assumptions and philosophical
commitments made in the academic literature on development,
and to consider the implications of these assumptions
and commitments for development as a practical discourse.
Please direct inquiries regarding this course to:
Prof. Stephen Esquith, e-mail: esquith@msu.edu; phone:
355-4490.

The University of Nigeria Book Donation Project An expanded
book drive under the auspices of the MSU African Studies
Center has been scheduled for March through May 2003.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria - originally
established by MSU - is the beneficiary of this project.

Books and journals desired are those published within
the last five years. Collection points include: African
Studies Center, Life Sciences Building, Room 211 and
MSU Law School (Student Affairs Office), contact person:
Chloe Berwind-Dart. Please direct inquiries regarding
this book drive to: Ike Iyioke, Coordinator, College
of Human Medicine, B211 Life Sciences Bldg, 355-2404.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS National Museum of African Art -
Washington, D.C. New Exhibitions "Ethiopian Passages:
Dialogues in the Diaspora" will be on view May
2 - October 5, 2003, in the Sylvia H. Williams Gallery,
located on level one of the museum. It will examine
the diversity and significance of contemporary visual
arts of the Ethiopian diaspora. This first-of-its-kind
exhibition will highlight the complex relationship
between contemporary and tradition-based visual narratives.

"The Fabric of Moroccan Life" will be on view
June 6- September 21, 2003, in the museum's gallery
located on level two. It will explore some of the
finest and most important weavings in existence. Includes
82 rugs, textiles, and articles of jewelry from Morocco.
The Fabric of Moroccan Life is organized by the Indianapolis
Museum of Art and is under the High Patronage of His
Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco. Support provided
by Sidney and Katryn Taurel, Joseph's Oriental Rug
Imports and Royal Air Maroc.

Continuing Exhibitions Journeys & Destinations:
African Artists on the Move will be on view January
31 - November 30, 2003 in the museum's Point of View
gallery, located on level one. It explores the important
histories of migration and the negotiations of artisitic,
cultural, personal and group identities among African
artists who make up the growing and significant diaspora
of practicing artists now living in Europe and America.

Ethiopian Icons: Faith and Science will be on view January
31 - October 5, 2003 on the museum's level one landing.
It will focus on the icon, art form associated with
the Ethiopian Orthodox church. Ethiopian Icons reflects
two voices, those of the curator and the conservator,
as they explore the unique imagery of icons from the
museum's collection that has recently undergone technical
analysis and conservation treatment.

JOBS

Two Positions -Yale University The Yale University Council
on African Studies has applied for USED Title VI funding
for two positions and seeks applications for a visiting
assistant professor position and a post-doctoral fellow
position. Applicants for each position should have
a Ph.D. in a humanities or social sciences field with
an Africa concentration. Fields are open. Yale seeks
applicants with demonstrated research and teaching
commitment to interdisciplinary African studies. Applicants
for the assistant professor position should have teaching
experience and a record of publication.